Symbols of Thanksgiving
History
Thanksgiving Dinner
Fun Facts
100

What sound does a turkey make?

Gobble gobble

100

How many days was the first Thanksgiving?

3 days

100

Name a Thanksgiving food

What is ____?

100

Which day of the week is Thanksgiving on?

Thursday

200

When is Thanksgiving celebrated?

The 4th Thursday of November

200

Who were the people that came from Europe to America?

The Pilgrims

200

What is the most popular type of potatoes eaten on Thanksgiving?

Mashed potatoes

200

Which sport do Americans often watch on Thanksgiving?

American Football

300

What are the three main themes of Thanksgiving?

Harvest, Family, and Gratitude

300

Who were the people that lived in America before Europeans came?

The Native Americans

300

What is the most popular pie for Thanksgiving?

Pumpkin Pie

300

What yellow vegetable is sometimes used as a plastic decoration?

Corn

400

Say something you are grateful for (Not Family or Friends)

I am grateful for...

400

Which US President made thanksgiving an official holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

400

Which red berry is often used in Thanksgiving foods?

Cranberries

400

What food goes inside the turkey?

Stuffing

500

Which piece of Pilgrim clothing is most famous?

Their hats

500

How did the Native Americans help the Pilgrims to survive the winter?

They taught them how to hunt, fish and farm

500

What is a common hot drink at Thanksgiving?

Apple Cider

500

What do you call the process of gathering crops in fall or the original reason for the Thanksgiving dinner?

Harvest